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Surface Pro 8

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Key Features
What's new
  • New Pro Design It features the new bigger 13” edge-to-edge PixelSense Flow display.
  • Better performance It’s now 2.1x times faster than Surface Pro 7 and 3.5x times faster than Surface Pro (5th Gen).
  • Better specs 11th Gen Intel Tiger Lake processors, Intel Iris Xe G7 graphics, up to 32GB of 4267 MHz LPDDR4x memory, WiFi-6, and Bluetooth 5.1.
  • Longer Battery Life It now offers a better battery life with up to 16-hours of typical device usages.
  • 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 Supports USB 4.0, 40Gbps transfer speed, DisplayPort, Power Delivery, Docking, and external GPU.
  • Removable SSD For better data security and privacy, now the Surface Pro 8 feature a removable SSD.
  • More
    10MP rear-facing camera 4K video recording 2W stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
What's missing
  • No MicroSDXC card slot
  • No Full-size USB-A port
AvailabilitySurface Pro 8
Released2021
Release Info
  • Introduced: September 22, 2021
  • Pre-ordered: September 22, 2021
  • Released: October 5, 2021
PricingConsumer models
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Intel Core i5-1135G7
    • $1,099.99 
      8GB 128GB
    • $1,199.99 
      8GB 256GB
    • $1,399.99 
      16GB 256GB
    • $1,399.99 
      8GB 512GB
  • Intel Core i7-1185G7
    • $1,599.99 
      16GB 256GB
    • $1,899.99 
      16GB 512GB
    • $2,199.99 
      16GB 1TB
    • $2,599.99 
      32GB 1TB
Business models with WiFi
  • Windows 11 Pro
  • Intel Core i3-1115G4
    • $1,099.99 
      8GB 128GB
  • Intel Core i5-1145G7
    • $1,199.99 
      8GB 128GB
    • $1,299.99 
      8GB 256GB
    • $1,499.99 
      8GB 512GB
    • $1,499.99 
      16GB 256GB
  • Intel Core i7-1185G7
    • $1,699.99 
      16GB 256GB
    • $1,999.99 
      16GB 512GB
    • $2,299.99 
      16GB 1TB
    • $2,699.99 
      32GB 1TB
Business models with LTE
  • Windows 11 Pro
  • Intel Core i5-1145G7
    • $1,349.99 
      8GB 128GB
    • $1,449.99 
      8GB 256GB
    • $1,649.99 
      16GB 256GB
  • Intel Core i7-1185G7
    • $1,849.99 
      16GB 256GB
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DisplaySurface Pro 8
Size13 Inches
Info
  • Resolution: 2880 x 1920
    5.53M Pixels.
  • Density: 267 PPI
  • Refresh rate: 120Hz
    60Hz default.
  • PixelSense™ Flow Display
  • Aspect ratio: 3:2
  • Inking: GPU Ink Acceleration
  • Touch: 10 points multi-touch
ExteriorSurface Pro 8
Dimensions11.3” x 8.2” x 0.37” (287 mm x 208 mm x 9.3 mm)
Weight1.96 lb (889 g)
Colors
Platinum Graphite
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Not included.
  • Compatible with 
    Surface Pro Signature Keyboard Surface Pro X Keyboard
  • Type Cover Features:
    • Activation: Moving (mechanical) keys
    • Layout: QWERTY, full row of function keys (F1-F12)
    • 4 directional keys; Windows, Brightness and Media Controls Keys;
    • LED backlighting
  • Trackpad:
    • Precision glass trackpad.
    • Trackpad size: 4 x 2 inches (101.6 mm x 50.8 mm)
    • Supports a five-finger multitouch gesture.
  • Surface Slim Pen Storage
    • Magnetic dock
    • Automatically wireless charge Surface Slim Pen
Ports
  • 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4
    USB-C interface supports USB 4.0, Power Delivery, DisplayPort, and data transfer up to 40Gbps.
  • 1 x Surface Connect+
    Supports charging and docking station.
  • 1 x Surface Pro Type Cover port
  • 1 x Headset jack
Internal SpecsSurface Pro 8
Processor
  • 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1115G4
    2 cores, 4 threads, 3.00 → 4.10 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 28W
  • 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.40 → 4.20 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 28W
  • 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1145G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.60 → 4.40 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 28W
  • 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1185G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 3.00 → 4.80 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 28W
Integrated Graphics
  • 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1115G4
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    48 Execution Units, 400 → 1250 MHz
  • 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  • 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1145G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  • 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1185G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1350 MHz
Memory
8GB 16GB 32GB
4267 MHz LPDDR4X RAM
Storage
128GB 256GB 512GB 1TB
Removable SSD.
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Price
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Tablet, LTE, Intel i5-1145G7, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Intel UHD Graphics, 13" Touchscreen Display, Windows 11 Pro Laptop Computer, Platinum, EIP-00001 (Renewed)
 Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Tablet, LTE, Intel i5-1145G7, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Intel UHD Graphics, 13" Touchscreen Display, Windows 11 Pro Laptop Computer, Platinum, EIP-00001 (Renewed)
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$564.97
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Microsoft Surface Pro 8 LTE Unlocked Tablet, Intel Evo i5, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Intel Iris Xe Graphics 13" Touchscreen Windows 11 PRO, Platinum (Renewed)
 Microsoft Surface Pro 8 LTE Unlocked Tablet, Intel Evo i5, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Intel Iris Xe Graphics 13" Touchscreen Windows 11 PRO, Platinum (Renewed)
By Microsoft
$618.80
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Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13 inch Touchscreen Intel i7 16GB RAM 256GB SSD Graphite (Renewed)
 Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13 inch Touchscreen Intel i7 16GB RAM 256GB SSD Graphite (Renewed)
By Microsoft
$629.99
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ConnectivitySurface Pro 8
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax compatible.
BluetoothBluetooth Wireless 5.1 technology
BatterySurface Pro 8
Size
  • 51.5Wh
    Nominal battery capacity.
  • 50.2Wh
    Minimum battery capacity.
Battery LifeUp to 16 hours of typical device usage
Power Supply
  • 60W power supply with USB-A (5W) (65W total)
  • Supports Fast Charge (0-80% in about one hour)
SoftwareSurface Pro 8
OS
  • Consumer models Windows 11 Home
  • Business models Windows 11 Pro, Windows 10 Pro
Built-in Apps
  • Preloaded Microsoft 365 Apps
  • Microsoft 365 Family 30-day trial
  • Preloaded Xbox app
  • Xbox Game Pass Ultimate one month trial
Camera & AudioSurface Pro 8
Camera
  • Windows Hello face authentication camera (front-facing)
  • 5.0MP front-facing camera with 1080p Skype HD video
  • 10.0MP rear-facing autofocus camera with 1080p full HD and 4K video
Audio
  • Dual far-field Studio Mics
  • 2W stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos®
MiscSurface Pro 8
Inking
  • Supports Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP)
    4096 levels of pressure Tilt sensing Best in class latency Paper feel 0.1mm precision magnetic storage
  • Supports Tactile signals with Surface Slim Pen 2
Sensors
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Gyroscope
  • Magnetometer
  • Ambient Color Sensor (brightness and color)
Security
  • Firmware TPM chip for enterprise-grade security and BitLocker support
  • Enterprise-grade protection with Windows Hello face sign-in
In the box
  • Surface Pro 8
  • Power supply
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Safety and warranty documents
Warranty1-year limited hardware warranty
Surface Pro 8 Specs

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Availability

Microsoft first unveiled the Surface Pro 8 on September 22, 2021, at the Microsoft hardware event, with a starting price of $1,099 for the model with Intel Core i5-1135G7, 8GB of 4267MHz LPDDR4X RAM, and 128GB of SSD.

The device was available to pre-order right after the event and started shipping 13 days later, on October 5, 2021. It comes with a new 13-inch display design inspired by the Surface Pro X. With dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, it supports up to two 4K@60Hz displays, external graphics (eGPU), and data transfer up to 40Gbps.

Panos Panay and his colleagues introduced four Surface devices at the event, including Surface Pro 8, Surface Duo 2, Surface Go 3, and Surface Laptop Studio.

Surface Pro 8 and the rest of 2021 Surface family
Surface Pro 8 and the rest of the 2021 Surface family

Tips and tricks

Learn how to utilize your Surface Pro 8 entirely with our handpicked selection of tips and tricks. Our comprehensive guide will assist you in maximizing battery life, enhancing performance, boosting productivity, and efficiently solving any issues that may arise.

Basic

Battery and power
  1. How to optimize Surface Pro 8 battery life
  2. How to enable the hibernation power option
  3. How to protect your Surface Pro 8 battery with Battery Limit mode
  4. How to access your Surface Pro 8 battery report

Troubleshooting
  1. How to configure Surface Pro UEFI/BIOS
  2. How to reset a Surface with a USB recovery drive
  3. How to boot a Surface Pro 8 from a USB drive
  4. How to turn off secure boot on a Surface Pro 8
  5. How to remove the red bar from the Surface Pro 8 boot screen
  6. How to fix a Surface Pro 8 that won’t turn on
  7. How to set or clear an asset tag on Surface Pro 8

Productivity
  1. How to configure Surface Pro 8 as a secondary monitor
  2. How to set a custom screen resolution on a Surface Pro 8

Accessories
  1. How to pair a Surface Pen
  2. How to pair a Bluetooth mouse

Buying guide
  1. The 30 Best Surface Pro 8 Accessories
  2. The best screen protectors for Surface Pro 8
  3. The 17 best Surface Pro 8 USB hubs and docking stations
  4. The best power banks for Surface Pro 8

Official pages
  1. Surface website
  2. Surface Twitter account
  3. Surface Youtube channel
  4. Surface Facebook page
  5. Surface blog

Communities
  1. Surface subreddit
  2. Surface Gaming subreddit
  3. Surface Linux subreddit

FAQs
  1. Can you upgrade RAM on Surface Pro 8?
  2. Can you upgrade Surface Pro 8 SSD?
  3. Does Surface Pro 8 have 4G LTE or 5G cellular connection?
  4. Does Surface Pro 8 Have a Headphone Jack?
  5. Does Surface Pro 8 have HDMI port?
  6. Does Surface Pro 8 have SD Card Slot?
  7. Does Surface Pro 8 have USB-A port?
  8. Does Surface Pro 8 have USB-C port?
  9. Does Surface Pro 8 support Wi-Fi 6?
  10. What’s ports on Microsoft Surface Pro 8?

Surface Pro 8 Videos

Surface Family

Surface Duo
Surface Duo 2 Image Sep 2021 Surface Duo 2
Surface Duo Image Sep 2020 Surface Duo

Surface
Surface Go 4 Image Sep 2023 Surface Go 4
Surface Go 3 Image Sep 2021 Surface Go 3
Surface Go 2 Image May 2020 Surface Go 2
Surface Go Image Aug 2018 Surface Go
Surface 3 Image May 2015 Surface 3
Surface 2 Image Oct 2013 Surface 2
Surface RT Image Oct 2012 Surface RT

Surface Pro
Surface Pro 12-inch Image May 2025 Surface Pro 12”
Surface Pro 11 Image May 2024 Surface Pro 11
Surface Pro 10 Image Mar 2024 Surface Pro 10
Surface Pro 9 Image Oct 2022 Surface Pro 9
Surface Pro 8 Image Sept 2021 Surface Pro 8
Surface Pro 7 Plus Image Jan 2021 Surface Pro 7+
Surface Pro 7 Image Oct 2019 Surface Pro 7
Surface Pro 6 Image Oct 2018 Surface Pro 6
Surface Pro 5 Image Jun 2017 Surface Pro 5
Surface Pro 4 Image Oct 2015 Surface Pro 4
Surface Pro 3 Image Jun 2014 Surface Pro 3
Surface Pro 2 Image Oct 2013 Surface Pro 2
Surface Pro Image Oct 2012 Surface Pro 1

Surface Pro X
Surface Pro X (2020) Image Oct 2020 Surface Pro X SQ2
Surface Pro X Image Nov 2019 Surface Pro X SQ1

Surface Laptop
Surface Laptop (13-inch, 2025) Image May 2025 Surface Laptop 13”
Surface Laptop 7 Image May 2024 Surface Laptop 7
Surface Laptop 6 Image Mar 2024 Surface Laptop 6
Surface Laptop 5 Image Oct 2022 Surface Laptop 5
Surface Laptop 4 Image Apr 2021 Surface Laptop 4
Surface Laptop 3 Image Oct 2019 Surface Laptop 3
Surface Laptop 2 Image Oct 2018 Surface Laptop 2
Surface Laptop Image Jun 2017 Surface Laptop

Surface Laptop Go
Surface Laptop Go 3 Image Sept 2023 Surface Laptop Go 3
Surface Laptop Go 2 Image June 2022 Surface Laptop Go 2
Surface Laptop Go Image Oct 2020 Surface Laptop Go

Surface Laptop SE
Surface Laptop SE Image Nov 2021 Surface Laptop SE

Surface Laptop Studio
Surface Laptop Studio 2 Image Sept 2023 Surface Laptop Studio 2
Surface Laptop Studio Image Sept 2021 Surface Laptop Studio

Surface Book
Surface Book 3 Image May 2020 Surface Book 3
Surface Book 2 Image Nov 2017 Surface Book 2
Surface Book i7 Image Nov 2016 Surface Book i7
Surface Book Image Oct 2015 Surface Book

Surface Studio
Surface Studio 2+ Image Oct 2022 Surface Studio 2+
Surface Studio 2 Image Nov 2018 Surface Studio 2
Surface Studio Image Dec 2016 Surface Studio

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